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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,833.28, 31,511.52 and 12,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,833.28, 31,511.52 and 12,763.68 is: 17,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,833.28 : 31,511.52 = 12,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,833.28/31,511.52 = 12,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,833.28x = 31,511.52 × 12,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,833.28x = 402,202,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,202,957.59/22,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.77

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